What's On
Scroll down the page to discover an exciting range of events every month as well regular, weekly activities, for all ages, on offer at your local Idea Store.
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Painting the Hamlets Thursday 15 November - Saturday 15 June 2019 Activites and events based around an exhibition of paintings from the Local History Library and Archives which depict landscapes, river views and street scenes in Tower Hamlets. Most of the work featured is from the twentieth century and the artists featured include the former Mayor of Bethnal Green and member of the East London Group of artists, Albert Turpin, whose image of the Jolly Butcher pub in Cabbage Court off Brick Lane is used in the flyer above. Works by Ray Walker, Doreen Fletcher, Ronald Morgan, Noel Gibson, Rose Henriques, and Geoffrey Scowcroft Fletcher also feature. View the full programme of events Local History Library and Archives |
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Buddy Wakefield: World Famous, World Champion Slam Poet
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In conversation with Ayisha Malik Saturday 25 May 2:00 - 4:00pm Join us for this exciting opportunity to meet the Cityread London 2019 author Ayisha Malik. She will read excerpts from Sofia Khan is Not Obliged and talk about the book. Billed as the Muslim Bridget Jones, Sofia Khan is Not Obliged is the hilarious romantic comedy from the writer behind Nadiya Hussain's bestselling The Secret Lives of the Amir Sisters. Sofia Khan is single once more, after her sort-of-boyfriend proves just a little too close to his parents. And she'd be happy that way too, if her boss hadn't asked her to write a book about the weird and wonderful world of Muslim dating. Of course, even though she definitely isn't looking for love, to write the book she does need to do a little research... Idea Store Whitechapel
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Travelling Tales, National Share a Story Month [Ages 5+] |
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Jimmy Greaves Biography Launch
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June |
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Rebel Footprints: A Guide to Uncovering London’s Radical History Idea Store Canary Wharf, Wednesday 19 June, 12:30 - 1:30pm |
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Rebel Footprints: Local History Walks Walk 1: Radicals and Rebels in the Brick Lane Area 1880s – 1970s Walk 2: From Cable Street to Madrid: How Eastenders Fought Facism in the 1930s Walk 3: Matchworkers, Suffragettes and Rebel Councillors: Bow's Proud Radical History Walks cost £3, which will be reimbursed with an Idea Store café voucher. For more information and to book your tickets visit: www.eastendwalks.co.uk
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Story Time Rhymes, stories and fun for babies and children up to 5 years old, plus time to choose your favourite books! Story Time takes place at all Idea Stores and libraries Monday to Saturday10:30am - 11:15am |
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Reading Aloud Relax after school with refreshments and a story The Daily Serial for children up to 11 years takes place at all Idea Stores and libraries. Monday to Friday, 3:30pm |
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Idea Store Business Workshops and Seminars Idea Store runs a monthly series of seminars and workshops for small business at Idea Store Whitechapel. Whether you're just starting out, have a great business idea or need help with marketing or your online social media presence - we'll have a seminar for you - and it's FREE. See our current events |
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Mondays
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Conversation Club |
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Job Support Session with Krypton Training Delivered in partnership with Krypton Training Ltd, a specialist careers advice and employment support service provider. Helps you with the skills you need to get back to work, including creation of CVs and covering letters and support with application forms and interview technique. For more information or to book an appointment contact 020 7375 3843 Mondays, 10:00am - 5:00pm Idea Store Whitechapel |
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Prime Time Have an enjoyable and relaxing time, meet new and familiar friends, enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with staff about new books, CDs, DVDs. For the over 50s. Mondays, 10:15am - 11:45am Idea Store Whitechapel Mondays, 11:00am - 12.00pm Idea Store Bow |
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Knit Wits Bring your knitting, lunch and hang out with other knitters.New members always welcome. Unravel and unwind!! Mondays 1:00 - 2:00pm Idea Store Canary Wharf |
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Make the Most of Your Tablet, Your Computer and the Internet Learn and practice basic computer skills at your own pace. Mondays, 1.00pm - 2.00pm Idea Store Bow |
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Book Break |
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Boys' Book Club For boys up to 11 years. A club especially for boys to get together and share their reading experiences, explore a range of reading materials and media and talk about anything that interests them. Snacks and drinks provided. Have lots of fun making friends and enjoy a variety of activities. Look out for quizzes and prizes – and maybe a penalty shoot out. In all Idea Stores and libraries Mondays, 4:00 pm |
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PopLaw Legal Advice PopLaw is FREE legal advice clinic run by qualified solicitors who will offer initial legal advice on all areas of the law except family and immigration. This is a drop-in service, no appointments necessary. Mondays, 6:15pm - 8:15pm (starts 6 February 2017) Idea Store Whitechapel |
Tuesdays
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Job Club at Cubitt Town Library Make the Most of Your Tablet, Your Computer and the Internet
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Toy Library |
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Conversation Club |
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Job Support Session with Krypton Training National Career Service and Employment Support service provided in partnership with Krypton Training Ltd. Helps you with the skills you need to get back to work, including creation of CVs and covering letters and support with application forms and interview technique. For more information or to book an appointment contact 020 7375 3843 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month, 10:00am - 5:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:00am - 4:30pm Idea Store Bow |
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Book Break Sit back and relax whilst listening to stories and poems, or join in with the reading and conversation. Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Idea Store Canary Wharf Tuesdays, 2:00pm - 3:30pm, Idea Store Chrisp Street |
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Girls' Book Club This group is a fun way for girls to get together and enjoy stories and a wide variety of activities, such as quizzes and creative projects. Make new friends and gain new experiences by taking part. In all Idea Stores and libraries Tuesdays at 4:00pm |
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PopLaw Legal Advice PopLaw is FREE legal advice clinic run by qualified solicitors who will offer initial legal advice on all areas of the law except family and immigration. This is a drop-in service, no appointments necessary. Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street |
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Bengali Book Group Discuss books with fellow readers and share in the rich cultural diversity of the Bengali language and community. First Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Idea Store Whitechapel |
Wednesday
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Idea Store Job Club |
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Conversation Club Meet new friends and practise your English at this free and friendly conversation club. For speakers of other languages. Wednesdays, 11:00am - 12:00pm Idea Store Watney Market |
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Citizens Advice Bureau Service - Advice in Chinese Information and Advice on all general enquiries in Tower Hamlets aimed at Chinese speakers. Booking an appointment is necessary. To book an appointment call 020 7247 1050 Wednesdays, 10:00am - 1:00pm 塔橋區公民諮詢局諮詢服務 逢星期三早上10時至下午1時在Chrisp Street Idea Store提供諮詢服務。 如要預約時間，請於星期一至星期五上午10時至下午4時致電 0207 247 1050，我們每次最多只能接見5位客戶 Idea Store Chrisp Street |
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Legal Advice Free 30 minute one to one legal advice sessions with barrister Allison Fordham. By appointment only. To check available dates and book a slot please check with staff at the Help Desk in person at Idea Store Canary Wharf. Two Wednesdays in the month, 4pm - 6pm Idea Store Canary Wharf |
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Job Support Session with Krypton Training National Career Service and Employment Support service provided in partnership with Krypton Training Ltd. Helps you with the skills you need to get back to work, including creation of CVs and covering letters and support with application forms and interview technique. For more information or to book an appointment contact 020 7375 3843 3rd Wednesday of month, 10:00am - 5:00pm, Idea Store Watney Market 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:00am - 5:00pm Idea Store Canary Wharf Every Wednesday, 10:00am - 5:00pm Idea Store Whitechapel |
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Job Club Our Job Club which offers free, friendly advice on finding suitable training courses, developing your employability skills, Writing CVs and application form and searching for a jobs and interview techniques. Wednesdays, 10:00am - 12:30pm Idea Store Whitechapel |
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Aaj Kal: Current affairs in Bengali Discuss local and international news,views or even a book and learn basic computer skills over tea and coffee. Wednesdays, 11:00am - 12:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street |
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Make the Most of Your Tablet, Your Computer and the Internet Learn and practice basic computer skills at your own pace. Wednesdays, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Cubitt Town Library Wednesdays, 2:00 - 4:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street |
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Code Club Would you like to learn to make your own computer games? At Code Club you can learn to make cool games, animations and websites too! Fun for ages 7 - 11 years Wednesdays at 4pm In all Idea Stores and libraries |
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Chess Club |
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Turning Pages Book Group A chance to talk all things books! Disover this month's Book Group title! Third Wednesday of every month 6 - 7.30pm Idea Store Canary Wharf |
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Book Group Discuss books with fellow readers at our informal, free monthly meetings. Disover this month's Book Group title! First Wednesday of the month, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Idea Store Bow |
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Job Club Drop into our free workshops for help with finding employment or starting your own business. Use our online resources: · Self-assessments on Universal Skills · Create or improve your CV · Tips on interview questions and answers · Apply for Universal Job Match · Online applications · Apply for volunteer roles with Idea Store · Access and download eBooks, magazines, newspapers, music and audiobooks Wednesdays 2:00 - 3:00pm Idea Store Watney Market |
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Citizens Advice Bureau Service Information and Advice on all general enquiries in Tower Hamlets. Booking an appointment is necessary. To book an appointment call 020 7247 1050 Thursdays, 9:30am - 1:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street |
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Prime Time Come along to our weekly gatherings for anyone over 50! We aim to bring you culture, news, books, activities, talks and outings. Prime Time sessions are a great way to unwind and relax with a cup of tea. Thursdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Idea Store Chrisp Street Thursdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Idea Store Watney Market Thursdays, 10:30am - 12:00pm, Cubitt Town Library |
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Book Break Sit back and relax whilst listening to stories and poems, or join in with the reading or conversation. Thursdays, 2:30pm - 4:30pm Bethnal Green Library Thursdays, 2:00pm - 3:30pm Idea Store Watney Market |
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Make the Most of Your Tablet, Your Computer and the Internet |
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Idea Online [all ages] |
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Teenage Book Club For over 12s only.Let’s share reading with others in a relaxing and friendly environment. Work with Idea Store staff to create a place that is special for you, where you can spend time with your friends and make new ones. In all Idea Stores and libraries Thursdays, 4:00pm |
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Book Group A chance to talk all things books! Disover this month's Book Group title! 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:00 - 7:00pm Cubitt Town Library |
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Book Group Discuss your favourite books with fellow readers at our free monthly bookgroup. Disover this month's Book Group title! 2nd Thursday of every month, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Idea Store Whitechapel |
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Book Group Discuss your favourite books with fellow readers at our free monthly bookgroup.. Disover this month's Book Group title! 4th Thursday of every month, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Idea Store Watney Market |
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Royal Society for the Blind Job Club The Royal London Society for the Blind Employment Services Team can help you to achieve your career goals, and will support you on your journey towards a job.This is a drop-in service, no appointments necessary. Fridays, 10:00am - 12:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street |
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Job Club Drop into our free workshops for help with finding employment or starting your own business. Use our online resources: · Self-assessments on Universal Skills · Create or improve your CV · Tips on interview questions and answers · Apply for Universal Job Match · Online applications · Apply for volunteer roles with Idea Store · Access and download eBooks, magazines, newspapers, music and audiobooks Fridays 11:00am - 12:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street |
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Councillor Bex White – Surgery |
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Account3 Legal Advice Session Free, drop-in general legal advice session with Account3. Money and debt, housing, council tax, employment rights, special needs education, consumer issues. Fridays, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Idea Store Bow |
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Make the Most of Your Tablet, Your Computer and the Internet |
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Homework Club Homework to do? We will help you find the answers with Britannica Online and other online and printed resources. In all Idea Stores and libraries Fridays from 4:00pm |
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Dads' Club Dads’ Club is for dads to share books with their children. In all Idea Stores and libraries Saturdays, 11:15am |
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Family Reading Group An opportunity for families to read together and share stories. Meet new families and make new friends. In all Idea Stores and libraries Saturdays, 2:15pm |
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Art Club Explore your creative side, find out about famous artists and look at how illustrations complement a story. Age: 5 - 11yrs. Sundays, 2:15pm Idea Store Bow, Idea Store Canary Wharf, Idea Store Chrisp Street and Idea Store Whitechapel |